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Abbott asks Harrison to find his son, William S. Abbott, a position in a more southerly location, such as Vincennes or somewhere along the Mississippi River., Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841, One page is blank. On the reverse, in what appears to be Harrison's handwriting, is a note to writ...

The Congress resolves to show the respect due Harrison's death by shrouding the chairs of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives in black during the remainder of the session. The Congress also resolves to wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. T...

Kempshall recommends Isaac Moon for superintendent of the canal. He also discusses the current political situation in Congress and states that William Henry Harrison is due to arrive soon to begin his term as President of the United States., Ruggles, Samuel B. (Samuel Bulkley), 1800-1881

Marcy describes the general atmosphere in Washington on the last day of Van Buren's administration in the White House and Congress. Marcy opens the letter by giving advice to a Mr. Smith regarding Mr. Barker's suit., Newell, George A., Marcy's description of those arriving for Harriso...

Moore states that he would like to present Mrs. Harrison with a diploma for her husband from the New York Historical Society. Moore notes that although in Washington, D.C., shortly before Harrison's death, he did not have the opportunity to present it to him then., Harrison, Anna Symmes, 1775...

Todd confirms that the opinion of William Henry Harrison's physicians has not changed since the morning's previous note. Harrison's health appears to be better., Gales & Seaton, This note was written at 12 noon on April 2, 1841. It is the fifth of seven notes (in this collection) ...